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• Trump Administration Uses Colorado Attack to Push Deportation Agenda — Following an attack in Boulder, Colorado, by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who overstayed his tourist visa, the Trump administration has leveraged the incident to advocate for stricter deportation policies. Soliman, charged with a federal hate crime, allegedly targeted an event for Israeli hostages, shouting "Free Palestine" during the attack. The administration has criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies, with Trump and his deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, using the attack to call for more deportations and secure borders. The incident has been framed by right-wing commentators as a reason to revisit policies like the Muslim travel ban.

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• Court issues order barring ICE from transferring Marcelo Gomes Da Silva
• Court issues second order regarding Marcelo Gomes Da Silva's detention

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• Arrest of international student for political speech — In recent weeks, masked officers arrested an international student, Rümeysa Öztürk, who had co-authored a campus newspaper op-ed about Gaza. The arrest took place on the street and was conducted by immigration agents who concealed their identities. This incident has raised concerns about the suppression of political speech and the treatment of immigrants in the United States.

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• Boulder attack treated as act of terrorism — On June 1, 2025, a man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly threw an incendiary device into a crowd during a rally in Boulder, Colorado, injuring eight people. The rally was in support of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The FBI is treating the incident as an act of terrorism. The attack occurred near a downtown courthouse, and the injured individuals, aged between 67 and 88, suffered burns, with some requiring hospitalization. The police are investigating the scene and have detained the suspect. The incident has heightened tensions related to the Israel-Gaza conflict in the U.S.
• FBI investigates Boulder attack as act of terrorism — The FBI is investigating an attack in Boulder, Colorado, as an act of terrorism after Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary devices at a rally supporting Israeli hostages. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, targeted attendees of an event organized by Run for Their Lives. Soliman has been charged with multiple felonies, and the incident is being treated as a horrific antisemitic attack. Several people were injured, and Soliman is currently in custody with a hearing scheduled. The attack has been widely condemned by political leaders across the US.
• Firebombing of rally in Boulder, Colorado — On June 2, 2025, a rally in Boulder, Colorado, in solidarity with hostages held in Gaza was attacked with a firebomb. The attacker reportedly shouted "Free Palestine" during the incident. This attack is part of a series of violent acts targeting Jewish communities and institutions, which have raised concerns about rising antisemitism and the safety of Jewish Americans. The incident has prompted Jewish institutions to reconsider their security protocols and has sparked debates about the conflation of anti-Zionism with antisemitism.
• Suspect charged with federal hate crime in Colorado rally attack

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• ICE conducts raid at San Diego restaurant — On May 30, 2025, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided the Buona Forchetta restaurant in San Diego, detaining the manager and staff, including students, under the pretext of enforcing immigration laws. The raid escalated when officers used flash-bang grenades to disperse a crowd that gathered in protest.

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• White House Restores Legal Status of Child with Life-Threatening Illness — The Trump administration reversed its decision to revoke the humanitarian parole of a four-year-old girl, identified by the pseudonym Sofia, and her family. The family had come to the U.S. in 2023 for Sofia's specialized medical treatment. In April, their temporary legal status was revoked, and they were ordered to self-deport, which could have resulted in Sofia's death. Following public outcry and pressure from Democratic lawmakers, the administration restored their legal status, granting them humanitarian parole for one year as of June 2, 2025.

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• Stephen Miller summoned ICE officials for emergency meeting — Stephen Miller summoned 50 senior ICE officials for an emergency meeting regarding deportation numbers, creating a fearful environment among the officials. Reports indicate that Miller criticized the leadership and expressed a desire for more aggressive actions against migrants, contradicting previous directives from DHS and the White House.

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• Supreme Court ruling on Kilmar Ábrego García deportation case — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration, ordering it to facilitate the return of Kilmar Ábrego García, a Maryland resident who was wrongly deported to El Salvador. This decision highlights the court's role in checking executive actions, especially those perceived as overreaching or unconstitutional. The ruling is part of a broader context where the court is seen as a potential counterbalance to the Trump administration's aggressive policies.
• Federal judge orders return of Kilmar Ábrego García from El Salvador — A federal judge, Paula Xinis, ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Ábrego García from El Salvador after his deportation was deemed an administrative error. The Supreme Court upheld this order, emphasizing the need for due process in García's case. The ruling mandates that his case be handled as if he had not been improperly deported.

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• DHS removed controversial list of sanctuary jurisdictions — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) removed a controversial list of "sanctuary jurisdictions" from its website after backlash regarding inaccuracies, including misspellings and the inclusion of non-existent county governments.
• Secretary of Homeland Security Removes Sanctuary Cities List — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem removed a list of "sanctuary cities" that she claimed were not cooperating with federal immigration authorities after facing demands for an apology from the National Sheriffs’ Association.

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• Supreme Court allows end of immigration paroles — The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end immigration paroles for about 500,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, making them undocumented and subject to deportation during ongoing litigation.
• Supreme Court Ends Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans — The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end immigration paroles for about 500,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, making them undocumented and subject to deportation during ongoing litigation.
• — The US Supreme Court has decided to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, affecting approximately 25,000 individuals in North Carolina alone. This decision will require these individuals to navigate new legal challenges and potential deportation. The ruling is part of broader immigration policy changes under the current administration, which are being met with resistance from immigrant communities and advocacy groups.

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• State Department plans "Office of Remigration" — The U.S. State Department announced plans to transform the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration into an "Office of Remigration" to facilitate the voluntary return of migrants and advance the president's immigration agenda.

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• Supreme Court Allows Revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Migrants — On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to revoke the temporary protected status (TPS) of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian, and Nicaraguan migrants. This decision reverses a previous order by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, which had halted the administration's move to end humanitarian parole protections. The ruling potentially exposes many migrants to expedited removal from the U.S. while the case continues in lower courts. The decision was met with dissent from Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor, who highlighted the severe consequences for affected migrants.
• Motion granted — Svitlana Doe v. Noem (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10495 — The Supreme Court allowed the administration to temporarily end the humanitarian parole program that granted provisional legal status to over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV), enabling them to live and work in the U.S. while their immigration cases were pending. This decision overrules the Massachusetts district court's order that had previously blocked the administration's effort.
• Supreme Court Grants Stay in Noem v. Doe — On May 30, 2025, the Supreme Court granted the federal government's request for a stay in the case of Noem v. Doe. This decision allows the Trump administration to proceed with terminating several special parole programs that permitted approximately 500,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to remain legally in the United States. The stay was granted in a 7-2 decision, with Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor dissenting. The case originated from a challenge to the Department of Homeland Security's policy changes filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
• Supreme Court Grants Trump Administration Request on Immigration Program — The Supreme Court granted a Trump administration request for emergency relief, allowing the termination of a program that permitted over 500,000 Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians, and Venezuelans to temporarily live and work in the U.S. while a legal challenge continues.

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• Supreme Court Allows Revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Migrants — On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to revoke the temporary protected status (TPS) of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian, and Nicaraguan migrants. This decision reverses a previous order by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, which had halted the administration's move to end humanitarian parole protections. The ruling potentially exposes many migrants to expedited removal from the U.S. while the case continues in lower courts. The decision was met with dissent from Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor, who highlighted the severe consequences for affected migrants.
• Motion granted — Svitlana Doe v. Noem (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10495 — The Supreme Court allowed the administration to temporarily end the humanitarian parole program that granted provisional legal status to over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV), enabling them to live and work in the U.S. while their immigration cases were pending. This decision overrules the Massachusetts district court's order that had previously blocked the administration's effort.
• Supreme Court Grants Stay in Noem v. Doe — On May 30, 2025, the Supreme Court granted the federal government's request for a stay in the case of Noem v. Doe. This decision allows the Trump administration to proceed with terminating several special parole programs that permitted approximately 500,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to remain legally in the United States. The stay was granted in a 7-2 decision, with Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor dissenting. The case originated from a challenge to the Department of Homeland Security's policy changes filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
• Supreme Court Grants Trump Administration Request on Immigration Program — The Supreme Court granted a Trump administration request for emergency relief, allowing the termination of a program that permitted over 500,000 Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians, and Venezuelans to temporarily live and work in the U.S. while a legal challenge continues.

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• US court halts deportation flight to South Sudan — In late May, a US district judge in Boston intervened to stop a deportation flight to South Sudan, ruling that the Trump administration had violated an earlier order. The order allowed individuals facing deportation to third-party countries the right to legally challenge their deportation. The eight men, originally from various countries including Myanmar, Cuba, and South Sudan, were stranded in Djibouti with ICE officers after the flight was halted. The court's intervention underscores the legal rights of deportees to challenge their removal under US law.

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• State Department Plans to Create 'Office of Remigration' — The U.S. State Department, under Secretary Marco Rubio, has notified Congress of a plan to establish an "Office of Remigration" as part of a restructuring effort to support former President Donald Trump's anti-immigration policies. This new office would repurpose the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration to focus on deporting immigrants, involving "repatriation tracking" and facilitating the "voluntary return of migrants." The plan includes eliminating or consolidating over 300 offices and reducing the workforce by more than 3,400 employees, excluding consular and law enforcement roles.

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• Trump Administration Orders Social Media Screening for Harvard Visitors — The Trump administration has mandated that US consulates worldwide conduct mandatory social media screenings for all visa applicants intending to visit Harvard University. This directive, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, requires enhanced vetting of students, faculty, staff, and other visitors to Harvard, viewing private social media accounts as potential signs of evasiveness. The policy, part of a pilot program, is linked to concerns about antisemitism on campus and aims to identify applicants with histories of antisemitic behavior. The directive is part of broader actions against elite universities, including stripping Harvard of research funding.

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• Judge expands order protecting Harvard from Trump block on enrolling international students — A US federal judge, Allison Burroughs, has issued an injunction to block the Trump administration's efforts to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students. This follows an emergency block issued last week after the administration announced it would revoke Harvard's ability to host international students. The Department of Homeland Security had formally notified Harvard of the withdrawal of its certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, but the judge's order maintains the status quo while the case proceeds in court.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — President and Fellows of Harvard College v. Department of Homeland Security (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-11472 — Judge Burroughs ruling from the bench reportedly said the court would issue a preliminary injunction.

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• House passes the One Big Beautiful bill — The House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful bill, which extends tax cuts from Trump's first term, introduces new deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest, and funds mass deportations while reducing federal social safety net programs. The bill, supported by Republican congresswoman Ashley Hinson, has drawn criticism from constituents and awaits consideration by the Senate. The bill's passage has sparked public discontent, with some lawmakers facing backlash at town halls for their support of the legislation.

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• Donald Trump commutes sentence of former Chicago gang leader — Former President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of Larry Hoover, the 74-year-old former leader of the Gangster Disciples in Chicago. Hoover had been serving multiple life sentences for crimes including federal drug conspiracy, extortion, and money laundering. The commutation was confirmed by a White House official and follows Hoover's renunciation of his criminal past and requests for sentence reduction under the First Step Act. Hoover had been incarcerated at ADX Florence prison in Colorado, spending most of his time in solitary confinement.
• Trump Grants Clemency to 25 Individuals — President Trump granted clemency to 25 individuals, including former Representative Michael Grimm and former Connecticut governor John Rowland, both convicted of tax fraud. He also commuted the life sentences of Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover, who was convicted of multiple serious crimes. Hoover's commutation contrasts with the administration's strict stance on undocumented immigrants, whom they claim pose a danger despite lacking criminal histories.

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• Appeal filed — D.V.D. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10676 — The government appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the district court's April 18 preliminary injunction .
• Trump Administration Files Emergency Appeal to Supreme Court on Deportations — The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court seeking to lift due process orders issued by federal judges, which would make it easier to deport immigrants to countries other than their own. This move follows similar legal strategies used in contested state elections.
• White House Requests Supreme Court to Block Deportation Challenges — The Trump administration has appealed to the US Supreme Court to block a federal judge's order that allows individuals to challenge their deportations to South Sudan. This request follows a ruling by Judge Brian Murphy, who found that the administration violated a court order by deporting individuals to South Sudan without allowing them to express fears of danger. The administration argues that the court's requirements hinder its diplomatic efforts to deport individuals who cannot return to their home countries. The case highlights tensions between the judiciary and the administration over immigration policies.

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• Ruling reversed — D.V.D. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10676 — Judge Murphy rejected DHS's bid to undo a ruling that it unlawfully deported six men, formerly held in ICE custody, without giving them a fair chance to seek protection from torture. The men are now detained at a U.S. military base in Djibouti. The court noted that DHS had previously agreed it could comply with the court's proposed process, but then reversed course.
• Federal Judge Rejects Trump Administration's Request on South Sudan Deportees — A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's request to delay or rescind a ruling requiring several men deported to South Sudan without due process to remain in U.S. custody while completing "reasonable fear" interviews. The judge criticized the administration for mischaracterizing his order and creating chaos.

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• Trump administration pauses foreign student visa interviews — The Trump administration ordered U.S. embassies and consulates to pause scheduling new interviews for foreign student visa applicants, potentially slowing down the visa processing system.
• Trump administration halts student visa interviews at US embassies — The Trump administration has issued a directive to US embassies worldwide to stop scheduling visa interviews for foreign students. This move is part of a broader plan to implement comprehensive social media screening for all international applicants. The directive, communicated via a state department cable, instructs consular sections to pause adding any additional student or exchange visitor visa appointment capacity until further guidance is provided. This action could significantly delay visa processing and impact universities that depend on foreign students for revenue.
• Trump Administration Pauses Visa Interviews for Foreign Students — The Trump administration has paused all visa interviews for foreign students seeking to study in the United States. This measure is intended to allow time to establish a procedure for vetting prospective students' social media accounts. The pause effectively halts the application process for new international students, impacting their ability to study in the U.S. The administration's actions are part of a broader strategy to limit foreign student enrollment, which includes previous attempts to restrict international students at institutions like Harvard University.

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• Georgia police officer resigns after wrongful arrest of undocumented teen — Leslie O’Neal, a police officer in Dalton, Georgia, resigned after wrongfully arresting Ximena Arias-Cristobal, an undocumented college student. The arrest led to her detention in a federal immigration jail for over two weeks and potential deportation. O’Neal's resignation followed criticism and lack of support from his department. The incident highlights the impact of Georgia's law requiring local law enforcement to enter 287(g) contracts with ICE, which deputizes them to enforce immigration laws. Arias-Cristobal was released on bond, and her case has drawn national attention and support.

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• US Citizen Detained by Immigration Officials — Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a US-born citizen, was detained by immigration officials in Foley, Alabama, during an operation targeting undocumented workers. While filming the arrests of his co-workers, officials dismissed his Real ID as fake, wrestled him to the ground, and cuffed him. Despite providing his social security number to verify his citizenship, he was detained for hours. The Department of Homeland Security stated that Garcia Venegas was arrested for allegedly interfering with law enforcement duties. The incident highlights the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement measures, which have inadvertently affected US citizens.

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• Mexican singer's concert canceled due to visa issues — Mexican singer Julión Álvarez announced the postponement of his concert in Texas after his work visa was revoked, affecting 50,000 ticket holders. The cancellation was attributed to unforeseen circumstances related to visa processing.